KEY STEPS

Information Sharing Relating to the Information Contained in the Technical Paper
Entitled:
“Cost of implementing methodologies and monitoring systems relating to estimates of emissions
from deforestation and forest degradation, the assessment of carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions
from changes in forest cover, and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks” (FCCC/TP/2009/1)

Provides an overview of the possible steps and requirements needed to develop and implement a
monitoring system for estimating emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, assessing
carbon stocks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from changes in forest cover, and assessing the
enhancement of forest carbon stocks.

Provides information on the indicative costs associated with the possible steps and requirements
of a national monitoring system.

Illustrates elements that developing countries may need to take into account when developing a
national monitoring system.

Aims to facilitate the better understanding of the associated costs of the implementation of
methodologies and monitoring systems related to estimates of emissions from deforestation and forest
degradation, the assessment of carbon stocks and GHG emissions from changes in forest cover, and the
enhancement of forest carbon stocks.